To pronounce "busy-work", say BUSYW-ork — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"busy-work" has 2 syllables: busyw-ork.
noun
“Until we have a system clearly established, entering more data is just busy work.”
"Busy-work" has 2 syllables: busyw · ork.
Busy-work: Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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